“Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko announced the preparation of three common projects of Ukraine and the USA in the field of mineral production. Their implementation is planned to begin within the next 18 months within the bilateral subsoil agreement.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Sviridenko on Facebook after negotiations with US Finance Minister Scott Bessent
Details: According to the head of the government, the parties discussed the creation of the US-Ukrainian Investment Fund for reconstruction, the first meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for September.
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Direct Language: “We are working on expanding his mandate so that the Fund can invest in the defensive sphere. Task is to start the first three projects for 18 months.”
Details: Particular attention was paid to defense cooperation during the negotiations. In particular, the potential agreement on the production and export of Ukrainian drones initiated by President Vladimir Zelensky was discussed, as well as the possible purchase of American weapons.
“They also raised the issue of increased sanction pressure and cooperation with international financial organizations,” Sviridenko added.
Prehistory:
- On May 1, the Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko and the US Finance Minister signed a mineral agreement.
- On May 2, the Government submitted an agreement between Ukraine and the United States to the Verkhovna Rada for the establishment of an investment fund of reconstruction.
- On May 6, the Committee on International Policy supported as a whole and in generalization of the Nedra and the United States Agreement.
- On May 8, the Verkhovna Rada voted in favor of ratifying the Nadra Nadra Agreement.